Indonesia – Tourist Attraction:
JAKATA
As the capital city of Indonesia, it is understandable if this has become a lively metropolitan city that never sleeps. The government seems to concentrate the development of the country in its capital cities, including Jakarta. With more than twenty international airlines connecting to main large cities in the world, the city has become favorable gate to Indonesia. None will expect this as a heritage of Dutch colonial, before seeing the historical sites that are still well maintained in some areas of Jakarta. Despite its role as a metropolitan city, Jakarta also home for cultural assets of Indonesia.
BALI
This tropical island is home to rich cultural life resonating through everyday. Tradition survives the waves of change and still devotedly practiced by the Balinese. The people are also known for their highly recognized talent on arts and crafts. Influences from western artists can enrich their traditional art style instead of fading them away. The landscapes are dominated with ‘sculptured’ terrace ricefields, and lush green forests. While the beaches are one of those that make this island even more famous internationally
SUMATRA
The third largest island in the world, is a unique blend of cultures, and natures. A mixed of diverse natural wonders of lakes, jungles, hills, mountains, villages, towns, and beaches. Meet the different ethnic tribes, and learn their traditional way of livings. By far Sumatra can be the most exciting island in the archipelago of Indonesia, and amongst the world.
JAVA
Java is the political, geographic and economic center of Indonesia. With an area of 132,000 sq km, Java is a little over half the size of the island of Great Britain, but its population of 115 million is almost double Britain’s. Java is divided into four provinces : West Java, Banten, Central Java and East Java. Yogyakarta is located in the southern part of Central Java and has a special privilege to be a special region.
LOMBOK & NUSA TENGGARA
These Islands in the Eastern of Bali is scientifically known as The Lesser Sunda Plateau. Nusa Tenggara is the Indonesian name, literally means the North-Eastern Islands. It divides into two provinces, the West North-Eastern Islands, and the East North-Eastern Islands. Both provinces have similar geographic character, but share different cultural roots. it is also divided by the famous Wallace’s Lines. The world’s famous Komodo Dragon inhabit the island in the Eastern part of the North-Eastern Islands.
Lombok is often compared to Bali. In reality however the island is very different from its weserly sister in culture, religion, language and landscape. If Bali is famous with the 1,000 temples, Lombok island is well known with the 1,000 mosques. This island is part of the Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) with Mataram as the capital city. Sasak is the majority ethnic group besides the Buginese, Javanese, Balinese and Arabs.
SULAWESI
Once known as the Celebes (Portuguese for ‘the celebrated ones’), was an important part of call in the legendary spice trade. Today it lures tourists with a promise of dramatic scenery, fascinating cultures, romance and adventure. Rugged, mist-covered mountains tower over emerald-green rice fields. Dense forests surround clear, still highland lakes. Land meets azure sea in endless stretches of white, sandy beach. The people of Sulawesi are famous for their hospitality, and visitors will find themselves welcomed with open doors and warm smiles.
KALIMANTAN
Besides the exotic Dayak Tribes, Kalimantan also offers river adventures and wildlife. There are at least two orangutan rehabilitation centers in this Island. It satisfies most of the wildlife lovers come to this center. The art and craft is also remarkable here. It even inspires many Indonesian designers for clothing, and other appliance. The Dayak Tribes still preserve their ancestors’ heritage, beliefs, cultural, tradition, and religion. The other major tribe in Kalimantan is the Malays, who also contribute to the richness of the cultural life in the Island.
IRIAN JAYA
Many of the world’s trekking enthusiasts love to come back to this island, because it offers so much as the real adventures have to offer. The jungles are for real, the people are for real. There are dozens of native tribes, and still others to found, who still depend their life on Mother Nature. One will amazedly find the place as a living museum of the Stone Age life. Some developments do take place, but the tough nature seems to protect the virginity and the tradition of the culture.
JAKATA
As the capital city of Indonesia, it is understandable if this has become a lively metropolitan city that never sleeps. The government seems to concentrate the development of the country in its capital cities, including Jakarta. With more than twenty international airlines connecting to main large cities in the world, the city has become favorable gate to Indonesia. None will expect this as a heritage of Dutch colonial, before seeing the historical sites that are still well maintained in some areas of Jakarta. Despite its role as a metropolitan city, Jakarta also home for cultural assets of Indonesia.
BALI
This tropical island is home to rich cultural life resonating through everyday. Tradition survives the waves of change and still devotedly practiced by the Balinese. The people are also known for their highly recognized talent on arts and crafts. Influences from western artists can enrich their traditional art style instead of fading them away. The landscapes are dominated with ‘sculptured’ terrace ricefields, and lush green forests. While the beaches are one of those that make this island even more famous internationally
SUMATRA
The third largest island in the world, is a unique blend of cultures, and natures. A mixed of diverse natural wonders of lakes, jungles, hills, mountains, villages, towns, and beaches. Meet the different ethnic tribes, and learn their traditional way of livings. By far Sumatra can be the most exciting island in the archipelago of Indonesia, and amongst the world.
JAVA
Java is the political, geographic and economic center of Indonesia. With an area of 132,000 sq km, Java is a little over half the size of the island of Great Britain, but its population of 115 million is almost double Britain’s. Java is divided into four provinces : West Java, Banten, Central Java and East Java. Yogyakarta is located in the southern part of Central Java and has a special privilege to be a special region.
LOMBOK & NUSA TENGGARA
These Islands in the Eastern of Bali is scientifically known as The Lesser Sunda Plateau. Nusa Tenggara is the Indonesian name, literally means the North-Eastern Islands. It divides into two provinces, the West North-Eastern Islands, and the East North-Eastern Islands. Both provinces have similar geographic character, but share different cultural roots. it is also divided by the famous Wallace’s Lines. The world’s famous Komodo Dragon inhabit the island in the Eastern part of the North-Eastern Islands.
Lombok is often compared to Bali. In reality however the island is very different from its weserly sister in culture, religion, language and landscape. If Bali is famous with the 1,000 temples, Lombok island is well known with the 1,000 mosques. This island is part of the Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) with Mataram as the capital city. Sasak is the majority ethnic group besides the Buginese, Javanese, Balinese and Arabs.
SULAWESI
Once known as the Celebes (Portuguese for ‘the celebrated ones’), was an important part of call in the legendary spice trade. Today it lures tourists with a promise of dramatic scenery, fascinating cultures, romance and adventure. Rugged, mist-covered mountains tower over emerald-green rice fields. Dense forests surround clear, still highland lakes. Land meets azure sea in endless stretches of white, sandy beach. The people of Sulawesi are famous for their hospitality, and visitors will find themselves welcomed with open doors and warm smiles.
KALIMANTAN
Besides the exotic Dayak Tribes, Kalimantan also offers river adventures and wildlife. There are at least two orangutan rehabilitation centers in this Island. It satisfies most of the wildlife lovers come to this center. The art and craft is also remarkable here. It even inspires many Indonesian designers for clothing, and other appliance. The Dayak Tribes still preserve their ancestors’ heritage, beliefs, cultural, tradition, and religion. The other major tribe in Kalimantan is the Malays, who also contribute to the richness of the cultural life in the Island.
IRIAN JAYA
Many of the world’s trekking enthusiasts love to come back to this island, because it offers so much as the real adventures have to offer. The jungles are for real, the people are for real. There are dozens of native tribes, and still others to found, who still depend their life on Mother Nature. One will amazedly find the place as a living museum of the Stone Age life. Some developments do take place, but the tough nature seems to protect the virginity and the tradition of the culture.
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